The bookshelves are a mess!

Rows and Rows of Books (but of course!), originally uploaded by Lester Public Library.
The Lester Public Library is hosting a book straightening party! Volunteers age 15 and up may volunteer and enjoy free pizza after! Another great idea from the Lester Public Library.  

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I read these titles today…

 
Title: Curious You on Your Way
Author: Illustrated by H.A. Ray
Published: 4/08
Read on:  3/31/08
Notes: Perfect for the graduate
Schu’s rating: Four out of four
Publisher’s description:
Curious You: On Your Way! is a perfect sendoff for children of all ages entering a new phase of their lives. Follow along with George in classic [...]

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Check out this 17 month old reading!

Elizabeth Barrett is to all appearances your standard 17-month-old girl, complete with wisps of gossamer hair so blond it’s almost white and the unsteady gait that is the definition of a toddler. As her parents and two other adults talk earnestly around her, she paws through a couple of large-format children’s books on a table, [...]

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Library Cats :)

 
Debbie Williams, a media specialist in Alabama, posted on LM_Net about her library cat, Tigger. (He’s the adorable black and white cat posing for his school picture.)  She says at age 13 he mainly sleeps and does not roam the library  too much, but makes quite the fuss when he does!  He has his [...]

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Ladybug Girl

 
Title: Ladybug Girl
Author: David  Somar and Jacky Davis (they are married)
Published: 4/08
ISBN: 9780803731950 
Schu’s rating: Three out of four
Lulu, the Ladybug Girl, is on her own in the morning and has “nothing” to do! Her condescending brother will not play with her because she’s too small. She and Bingo, a basset hound, head out to alleviate boredom. [...]

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The Juggling Pug

 
 Title: The Juggling Pug
Author: Sean Bryan
Notes: picture book and recommended for ages 4-8.
Schu’s Rating: Three out of four
What if a pug could juggle? Would he become the talk of the town, hugged by everyone? What if this clever, mischievous pug was also messy, digging holes here and pooping there? Would fame [...]

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Recommended Reading List

 
 The screenshot explains it all. The lists are well organized and fairly current.
http://www.haisln.org/

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Visuwords: Online Graphical Dictionary

 Visuwords is a free online graphical dictionary that creates word diagrams. I entered library and it located the various meanings and associations with the word. If you hold your mouse over one of the circles it will provide the definition.

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Google turns out the lights :)

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I visited the Mishawaka Public Library Today, Part Two

Solo trip to see HRC in Mishawaka, originally uploaded by Litandmore.

DANGER? A bit much, eh?

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I visited the Mishawaka Library Today

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Solo trip to see HRC in Mishawaka, originally uploaded by Litandmore.

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National Library Week: Reference Desk

How do you undo nerve gas?” “How do you make rope out of human hair?” “Would you mind checking out this rash?” These and other burning reference questions are answered in this National Library Week (April 13-19) homage to the 7.2 million questions answered weekly by the nation’s public and academic [...]

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Delft Public Library

Jenny Levine, The Shifted Librarian, visited the Delft Public Library which goes by the name DOK. She describes her perceptions of the library @ http://theshiftedlibrarian.com/archives/2008/03/19/visiting-the-most-modern-library-in-the-world.html.  I want to apply so many of the concepts to my school library and cannot wait to share the images with my students.  Below are some of my favorite DOK images.

              

                                                                 
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Banana Twinkies

 
I could not resist posting about Banana Twinkies. Last summer my friend Donna and I went on a 5,500 mile road trip. One of her favorite memories is devouring a Banana Twinkie.
Back by popular demand, banana cream-filled Twinkies return to shelves. According to Wikipedia, the Twinkie was invented in 1930 and originally contained a banana cream [...]

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